Details
Gentian (Suze) replaces Campari's bitter orange; Lillet Blanc's floral-fruit replaces sweet vermouth's red-spice. The result is the same Negroni structure — botanical-bitter-sweet — translated into a paler, drier, more floral key. Gin remains the connector because its botanicals overlap with both modifiers.
- Category
- Modern
- Difficulty Level
- easy
- Preparation Time
- 3 minutes
- Glass Type
- Old Fashioned
- Garnish
- Lemon peel
Technique Notes
Stir with ice, strain over ice
Historical Context
A modern classic that reimagines the Negroni with clear spirits. Created by Wayne Collins in 2001, it substitutes Suze for Campari and Lillet Blanc for sweet vermouth, producing a drink that is lighter, more floral, and intensely bitter from the gentian root in Suze.
